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Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers

By Rachel Albone, Posted 08 November 2012 See more by this blogger

It is becoming increasingly evident that for many people with HIV, physical health is not the only issue. For many people living with the virus; emotional, psychological, social and spiritual - psychosocial - support is extremely important as well.... Keep reading
International Day for Disaster Reduction: Older women leading the way in community resilience

By Clare Harris, Posted 12 October 2012 See more by this blogger

This International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), I was thinking how much HelpAge's work on disaster risk reduction has expanded over the past few years. Our work in communities to help older people respond to disasters is much better... Keep reading
World Humanitarian Day 2012 and older people: Helping them help each other

By Marcus Skinner, Posted 16 August 2012 See more by this blogger

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated internationally on 19 August to raise awareness of humanitarian work and the people who risk their lives to provide aid to people in need. This year's campaign is about inspiring the spirit of... Keep reading
AIDS 2012: Reflections of the past week

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 01 August 2012 See more by this blogger

Last week, I attended AIDS 2012 in Washington DC. Along with me and HIV Policy Advisor, Rachel Albone, other HelpAge staff working on HIV, from our partner organisations, were also present at the conference. Immediately, I felt there was... Keep reading
Older women and HIV: The missing link to ending the epidemic

By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 27 July 2012 See more by this blogger

Medical research and effective treatment for those living with HIV means that the epidemic is ageing rapidly. Someone who is diagnosed HIV positive in the United States today at the age of 20 and has access to antiretroviral therapy... Keep reading